Tips to Prevent/Reduce Mail Theft! You probably think of your mailbox as nothing more than a receptacle for letters and packages, but identity thieves have a darker vision. To them, mailboxes look like unlocked safes filled with easily accessible personal information like social security numbers, health records, and account passwords that can all be used to steal your identity. 📬Don’t Leave Mail Unattended- Avoid keeping mail in the mailbox for prolonged periods. 📬The same rules apply to sending mail. Anticipate when the mail carrier will drive by. Additionally, don't use the outgoing mail flag, as it signals mail thieves of an easy steal. 📬Utilize the Post Office. If you are sending sensitive documents, deposit them in the letterbox at your local post office. 📬Keep Your Address Updated-Remember to file for a change of address with the U.S. Postal Service and notify your financial institutions. 📬Take Advantage of Online Platforms. Instead of sending documents like bills through the mail, try taking care of them electronically. Almost all financial, healthcare, and other institutions that require sensitive information provide the option to take care of documents and payments securely online. Most online portals are still a more secure alternative to leaving a paper trail of personal information. 📬Consider installing a "locking mailbox". #PreventReduceMailTheft #BeProactive #BeSafeDeKalb Source: USPS